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Why does the liturgy matter? In part one of this two-part series, Joe Stopulos welcomes Fr. Trevor Chicoine, the Diocese's Episcopal Vicar for Divine Worship, to the studio for a deep dive into the theology and practice of Catholic liturgy. Fr. Chicoine shares his own path from seminarian to liturgical scholar — including his licentiate studies in Rome — and explains why the Mass is the "supreme prayer of the Church." Joe and Fr. Chicoine cover practical, everyday questions every Catholic man has wondered about, including: The difference between genuflecting and bowing — and when to do each Why the altar becomes the center of focus once Mass begins The Church's teaching on sacred music, Gregorian chant, and the pipe organ Why beauty and reverence in worship draw souls to Christ Encouragement for the congregation to sing — even if you can't carry a tune Part two of this conversation continues next week on Man Up. This episode is brought to you by: Construction Professionals — CPCustomHomes.com Iowa Catholic Radio — IowaCatholicRadio.com #ManUp #CatholicMen #IowaCatholicRadio #CatholicLiturgy #DesMoinesCatholic #QuadCitiesCatholic #DavenportIowa #CatholicPodcast #HeroicVirtue #CatholicFaith #Eucharist #MassMatters #CatholicMasculinity #SacredMusic #GregorianChant Listen Live · Program Schedule · Our StationsLINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Tiktok! More on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! More from Iowa Catholic Radio:Sunday Dive with Katie PatrizioMan Up! with Joe StopulosCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrBe Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid en Español con el P. Fabián MoncadaMaking it Personal with Bishop William JoensenFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleThe Great Men of the Bible with Joe Stopulos Liturgy & DevotionsThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Daily Mass from St. Francis of AssisiThe Daily Mass from St. Pius XThe Daily Mass from St. TheresaSunday Mass from the Basilica of Saint JohnWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Iowa Catholic Radio - Connecting People to Christ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

My guest, Hazel McKibbin, directs films that make top festivals. She edits films that make top festivals. And she makes commercials for brands at the Met Gala. And yet:Here's Hazel taking on a project about masculinity called LAST MAN UP (2026). Last episode, I praised writer and actor Robert R. Palmer for offering Hazel the opportunity to direct his project, so she deserves equal credit for taking it on. I could see a lesser director -- a lesser person -- saying no, but as she talks about in the episode, she saw it as an opportunity to expand her skillset.To say I wish there were more directors like Hazel is a bit of a non-descriptive statement: of course. What I mean by that is let's celebrate risk takers who leave their comfort zone of the material they are used to and take on somebody's project, or do something different.And if you're as talented as Hazel is, it'll work out beautifully.Hazel and I talk about:how she describes the film;why she decided to take on a story like this with a background in films "with a feminist lens";the reaction of other people when she took on this project;her entry into filmmaking and if starting out as an editor helps;the conversations she has with a director as an editor and vice versa now that she's directed several films;the increase in projects she's directed that were written by actors;what her wishes are for short films;why film school and why Columbia?her amazing Sundance experience;what's next for her.Hazel's Indie Film/Filmmaker Highlight: AU HASARD BALTHAZAR (1966) dir. by Robert Bresson; Joanna HoggMemorable Quotes:"It's a story about what it means to be the man of the house."" If you just leave it to an editor, and they fix it before they give it to you, I feel like you're missing an opportunity to to learn as a director.""I think actors as writers, they are so good at dialogue."" One of the things that especially I tell my students, [short films are] unity of time, place, and action."" Between commercials and narrative, there's not a lot of crossover."" I submitted it because you submit your first film to Sundance, you just do."Links:Follow Hazel On InstagramWatch DOUBLESPEAK (2021)

In this Episode of It's Time To Man Up, Nikita sits down with former NWA wrestler Magnum TA! Its a hard-hitting interview that you won't want to miss. 

Case 37, A monk asked Jōshū, “What is the meaning of Bodhidharma's coming to China?” Jōshū replied, “The oak tree in the garden.” Case 5, titled “Kyōgen's Man Up a Tree.” Kyōgen said: “It's like a man up a tree, hanging from a branch by his mouth. His hands can't grasp a bough, his feet can't touch the trunk. Another man comes and asks from below, ‘What is the meaning of Bodhidharma's coming from the West?' If he doesn't answer, he evades his duty. If he answers, he falls and dies. What must he do?”

This is a director's podcast, but the truth is I don't talk with enough actors on here about the struggle they face in indie film. It offers a different lens on how difficult it is to get things made. That's why I'm so happy to be joined by Robert R. Palmer, actor/writer in the film LAST MAN UP (2026), which premiered at the Palm Springs International ShortFest.When we talked about the plight of actors, and I went through the ways especially an LA-based person had to get ahead -- influencing; writing your own script for a great role; other social media activities -- the difficult challenge for actors right now is getting ahead....by actually acting!So Robert did something creative: he wrote a project that he could star in and then reached out to an ultra-talented director named Hazel McKibbin. (I'll talk to Hazel next episode.) It's both a show of humility and genius, and I cannot wait for you to hear his story.Robert and I talk about:how he describes the film;what it's like writing a role that you know -- as an actor -- you'll play;taking a story about masculinity and pitching it to a director who sees things through a feminist lens;how he got involved in filmmaking and how he wrote this project to get to the level of work he wanted to be at;what life is like as a young actor in LA;working with the director for the film and what he wishes directors knew about the acting life;what's next for him and why you should hire him for your next project.Memorable Quotes:"It's a tragedy, but a fun tragedy."On masculinity and feminism: " they're two sides of the same coin";"I'm an actor, first and foremost."" Being a young actor in LA, it's a grind. It's a hustle.""Actors want to be left alone."Links:Follow Robert On Instagram

Motivation runs out by Tuesday. Discipline built on who you are does not. That is the whole conversation.Pauly Domenech is a mindset and performance coach with Glover U who sold 100+ homes a year for seven years. In this episode we get into the real estate agent mindset behind that number: why motivation is fleeting, how discipline actually comes from identity and character, the morning routine that runs his day, and the listing audit that moved his team from $400K to $4.3M in GCI in one month. Then he tells the story of going through a minivan windshield training for his first Ironman, and finishing the race 28 days later.IN THIS EPISODE- Why motivation is fleeting and discipline comes from character- The sneaky sheets and the night-before routine that runs his day- The listing audit that went from $400K to $4.3M in one month- Leading the man in the mirror first- The bike crash, the Ironman 28 days later, and "because you can, you must"KEY TAKEAWAYS- Discipline is not a long grind. It is one decision made in the moment, over and over.- Reverse-engineer your bedtime from your morning. Subtract what wastes your evening instead of adding willpower.- Audit your listings. Have the price-reduction conversation or let the listing go. Get the no to no.- You have no right to lead anyone until you can lead the person in the mirror.- If you can do the hard thing, you must.ABOUT PAULYPaul "Pauly" Domenech is a mindset and performance coach with Glover U, based in Destin, Florida. Seven years as a top-producing agent averaging 100+ transactions a year and over $1M in GCI. Brazilian jujitsu world and Pan American champion, 5-0 professional fighter, and Ironman.Documentary: https://youtu.be/hwTALIHr-w0Website: https://itpauly.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/pauldomenechGlover U: https://gloveru.com=================================================Enjoyed this episode? Leave a review and share it with an agent who needs to hear this.RESOURCES & LINKS:50% OFF DESCRIPT: Edit your video and audio like a pro (2 months at 50% off): ⁠⁠https://descript.cello.so/iDcb8kT8jf2⁠⁠If you are thinking of Buying or Selling, book a 15 minute call: ⁠⁠⁠https://calendly.com/cameronmanning/15min⁠⁠⁠

Nearly 200 Greater Vancouver agents just lost their brokerage overnight. In this emergency episode, we break down the reality behind the sudden closure of Keller Williams Ocean Realty, and who and what is rising to support the agents here!Enjoyed this episode? Leave a review and share it with an agent who needs to hear this.RESOURCES & LINKS:50% OFF DESCRIPT: Edit your video and audio like a pro (2 months at 50% off): ⁠⁠https://descript.cello.so/iDcb8kT8jf2⁠⁠If you are thinking of Buying or Selling, book a 15 minute call: ⁠⁠⁠https://calendly.com/cameronmanning/15min⁠⁠⁠

What happens when you take dads and their sons off the grid for a weekend — no phones, no schedules, no distractions — and just give them space?In this special episode, Terry sits down with his friend Jeff Hamilton, founder of Dad Academy and author of Dad Academy: Raising Courageous, Capable, Confident Kids, to reflect on the very first Dad Up Adventure Camp. Together they unpack what made the weekend so powerful, why men are starving for community and presence, and what it actually looks like to be an intentional father — not just a present one in body, but one who shows up with purpose.Jeff brings 35+ years of experience working with men and students, and his perspective on fatherhood, legacy, and what God does when men finally stop performing and start being is something every dad needs to hear.Whether you're a father, a grandfather, or a man who wants to invest in the next generation — this one is for you.Want to connect with Terry or learn more about Man Up Adventure Camp?Visit manupadventure.com to register for camp, step up as an Adventure Captain, or explore everything Man Up has to offer.Looking for resources to help you grow as a man, a father, and a leader?Check out the full library of Man Up resources at manupadventure.com/resourcesMain Quote:Your children — they don't need a perfect dad. They need a present dad... The greatest gift you can give your children is not going to be found in your wallet. It's going to be found in your presence."

This week on Man Up, Joe Stopulos is joined again by his brothers Pete and Tim for part two of their tribute to their late father, Mike Stopulos. After last week's biographical look at Mike's life, this episode turns to the lessons: what did their dad actually do that made him the kind of man an entire community showed up to grieve? The brothers walk through it lesson by lesson: Be there — Mike coached freshman basketball at Assumption High School (earning the nickname "Papa Stop"), showed up for backyard football and homework, and made sure his kids never felt his absence even during years of financial strain he never mentioned. Take calculated risks — from proposing to their mother six months into dating, to launching side businesses, to investing in Airbnb properties with his sons during the pandemic, Mike modeled fearless but thoughtful risk-taking that paid off far beyond money. Order your life rightly — faith first, then family (wife before kids), then work, then friends. The brothers share how Mike's sacrificial love for their mother, especially through her health struggles, shaped how they lead their own households today. Pour out love on everyone — stories pour out about Mike's daily visits to a local Starbucks and grocery store, his habit of embracing a disfigured cart-pusher by name, and quietly slipping strangers at Walmart one hundred dollars with no explanation. Fear no one — from cracking jokes with hospital staff during his final weeks to evangelizing nurses about their faith, Mike lived out the Gospel call to approach every person without fear or judgment. A model Catholic death — the episode closes with the family's account of Mike's final hours: receiving anointing, an apostolic blessing, and communion, then passing peacefully as his six children prayed a rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet at his bedside. This episode is brought to you by Construction Professionals. Learn more at CPCustomHomes.com Man Up airs on the Iowa Catholic Radio Network. Listen to more at IowaCatholicRadio.com #ManUp #IowaCatholicRadio #CatholicFatherhood #CatholicDad #Fatherhood #HeroicFatherhood #FaithAndFamily #CatholicMen #CatholicPodcast #DavenportIowa #QuadCities #CatholicFaith #StopulosFamily Listen Live · Program Schedule · Our StationsLINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Tiktok! More on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! More from Iowa Catholic Radio:Sunday Dive with Katie PatrizioMan Up! with Joe StopulosCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrBe Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid en Español con el P. Fabián MoncadaMaking it Personal with Bishop William JoensenFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleThe Great Men of the Bible with Joe Stopulos Liturgy & DevotionsThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Daily Mass from St. Francis of AssisiThe Daily Mass from St. Pius XThe Daily Mass from St. TheresaSunday Mass from the Basilica of Saint JohnWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Iowa Catholic Radio - Connecting People to Christ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

n this inspiring episode of Q&A with Koloff, Nikita Koloff welcomes broadcaster and podcast host Dan Scott for a conversation that spans professional wrestling, personal testimony, and the power of faith. Dan shares his journey of overcoming childhood sexual abuse, the importance of speaking out, and how publicly telling his story became the beginning of healing. He also discusses how his relationship with Christ transformed his life and ministry. The conversation also takes a nostalgic look at old-school professional wrestling, with Nikita reflecting on protecting the wrestling business, staying in character as the "Russian Nightmare," and the remarkable fan reactions that came with living his persona both inside and outside the ring. The episode wraps up with stories from Nikita's football career, his NFL aspirations, and the unexpected path that led him into professional wrestling. Whether you're a wrestling fan, someone seeking encouragement, or interested in stories of redemption and perseverance, this episode offers heartfelt conversation, humor, and hope.

In this first installment of a multi-part tribute series, Joe Stopulos sits down with his brothers Pete and Tim to remember their father, Mike Stopulos, who passed away recently and left an outsized mark on his family and community. The brothers trace Mike's story from the beginning: a free-range 1950s and 60s childhood in Davenport, Iowa, where kids rode a school bus ten miles out to the Davenport Country Club to golf unsupervised all day. They talk about his unlikely walk-on stint on the University of Iowa football team, and the famously fast romance with their mother — engaged just six months after they met while he was coaching her women's softball team. From there, the conversation moves into the pillars of Mike's life: raising six kids born between 1980 and 1990, an unwavering commitment to Catholic schooling, daily faith, never missing Sunday Mass or a holy day of obligation, and consistent family dinners despite a demanding career. The episode also covers his entrepreneurial path — from Lindsey Digital Prepress, to opening Bixby's Bagels and Malley's Pizza, to launching a second career in employee benefits consulting at age 49 alongside Andy Butler, a business he worked in until his final days. The episode closes with a glimpse of the overwhelming turnout at Mike's visitation and funeral — a line that ran hours past its scheduled end — as a testament to the life he lived. Part two of this tribute series continues next week, diving into the specific lessons in faith, work, and fatherhood that Mike passed down to his sons. This episode is brought to you by Construction Professionals. Learn more at https://www.cpcustomhomes.com/ Man Up airs on the Iowa Catholic Radio Network. Listen to more at https://www.iowacatholicradio.com #ManUp #IowaCatholicRadio #CatholicFatherhood #CatholicDad #Fatherhood #HeroicFatherhood #FaithAndFamily #CatholicMen #CatholicPodcast #DavenportIowa #QuadCities #CatholicFaith #StopulosFamily   Listen Live · Program Schedule · Our StationsLINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Tiktok! More on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! More from Iowa Catholic Radio:Sunday Dive with Katie PatrizioMan Up! with Joe StopulosCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrBe Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid en Español con el P. Fabián MoncadaMaking it Personal with Bishop William JoensenFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleThe Great Men of the Bible with Joe Stopulos Liturgy & DevotionsThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Daily Mass from St. Francis of AssisiThe Daily Mass from St. Pius XThe Daily Mass from St. TheresaSunday Mass from the Basilica of Saint JohnWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Iowa Catholic Radio - Connecting People to Christ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What do you do when life changes in an instant?In this powerful and deeply inspiring episode, I sit down with Tim McDonald—research advocate, speaker, podcast host, and author of From Patient to Advocate: Turning Survivorship into Impact. Tim shares his remarkable journey from a life-altering stage IV cancer diagnosis to becoming a voice of hope, change, and advocacy for others.At age 52, thriving in his career and with no family history of colorectal cancer, Tim heard the words no one expects: “You have cancer.” Not only that—but it had already progressed to stage IV and spread to his liver.What followed wasn't just a fight for survival.It became a mission.

What happens when a cancer diagnosis turns out to be the beginning of a mission, not the end of a story? In episode 267 of Joy Found Here, Tim McDonald shares how a stage IV colorectal cancer diagnosis in 2020 led him through chemo, a search for a living liver donor, and ultimately a transplant that changed everything—and how that journey turned him into a research advocate, author, and podcast host fighting to make sure others don't face the same battle alone. For Tim, the story isn't about just surviving—it's about becoming his own best advocate and using that power to help others do the same.In This Episode, You Will Learn:03:29) Tim's cancer journey begins: symptoms and a Thanksgiving breaking point(08:48) Diagnosis day: "you have cancer" and the confirming colonoscopy(09:48) Finding a liver transplant option after being ruled out for surgery(14:07) Why colorectal cancer research funding is missing—and who it's costing(14:55) Finding purpose within days: from "why me" to advocacy(18:33) The mindfulness that shaped his calm response to diagnosis(21:55) His wife's caregiving journey and the trip that tested their fear(28:47) Writing From Patient to Advocate as a guidebook, not a memoir(31:39) Becoming "coach" of his care team—and firing the wrong doctors(42:14) Pushing for bipartisan funding and what's next for advocacyTim McDonald is a stage IV colorectal cancer survivor and liver transplant recipient who turned his 2020 diagnosis into a mission of patient advocacy. He's a Research Advocate with Fight Colorectal Cancer and Florida Chapter Leader for Man Up to Cancer, and serves on patient advisory councils with HOPA and the PAN Foundation. He hosts the Advocacy at Work podcast and Substack and is the author of From Patient to Advocate: Turning Survivorship into Impact. He lives in the Tampa Bay area with his wife.In this episode, Tim McDonald shares his journey from a 2020 stage IV diagnosis with liver metastases through chemo and a liver transplant from an altruistic living donor after a 14-month search. He reflects on integrating mind and body in his treatment, the toll and growth in his wife's caregiving role, and his shift to becoming the "coach" of his own care team — switching oncologists and pursuing options doctors initially dismissed. He also discusses his advocacy work pushing for dedicated colorectal cancer research funding in DC, his podcast and Substack spotlighting other patient advocates, and his new book.Connect with Tim McDonald:WebsiteLinkedInSubstackInstagramFacebookBook: Tim McDonald - From Patient to AdvocateLet's Connect:WebsiteInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just man up. This is essentially what Adam Kay was told when a traumatic day at work left him with PTSD.In this chat with Fearne, former doctor Adam explains why he made the decision to leave the medical profession, and puts a spotlight on the poor mental health of our NHS workers. Adam talks about how, in his case, the job left him feeling paranoid and overcautious, and how he turned to diary writing to process his emotions.They chat about how we can all chip away at any mental health stigma in both the workplace and at home with loved ones, and offer advice for how to put together your own mental health toolkits for crises of varying severity.A Particularly Nasty Case by Adam Kay is out in paperback 2nd July (published by Orion).CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains frank conversation about suicide.If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like:Nicole LaPeraSam ClaflinJamie Laing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Man Up, Joe Stopulos shares the second and final part of his Heroic Fatherhood conversation with his father, Mike Stopulos — an interview recorded a couple of years ago and aired now in his memory. Where Part 1 traced the men who shaped Mike (his own father, Jim "Papa Jim" Stopulos, and his father-in-law, Carl Liebscher), Part 2 turns to Mike's own fatherhood: raising six kids, leading a family through faith, and the long view that only grandchildren can give. If you missed the first half, go back and listen before diving in. Inside this episode: Why Mike and his wife, Mary Fran, decided she would step away from a thriving career at John Deere — where she worked as an actuary on a management-science track and out-earned him — to stay home with the kids, and the generational blessing that one hard decision created. The "blur" of early fatherhood, and Mike's advice to savor it: invest in experiences and memories over presents, because the time together is what kids carry for life. How parenting has to evolve with the culture — from Nintendo, MTV, and latchkey kids to Facebook — without ever abandoning the moral compass at its core. The "plenty of rope" and "big fence" philosophy: setting boundaries far enough out that kids can explore, stumble, and learn from failure, while never compromising on what protects their souls. The shift from parent to friend as children grow into adults — and why, in raising kids, "there are no mulligans." Becoming "Papa": loving grandchildren unconditionally, donuts and trips to Freddy's, and earning the kind of respect that puts a "what would Papa do?" voice on their shoulder. The faith that anchored it all — never missing Sunday Mass, daily Mass through Lent, and Mike's conviction that strong moral roots will draw kids back even when they stray. Joe closes with a personal reflection on his dad's example, the outpouring of love at his funeral, and the tribute episodes still to come. Man Up is dedicated to inspiring and helping men live lives of heroic virtue. Support for Man Up is provided by Construction Professionals. Learn more and start building at https://cpcustomhomes.com/ Listen, give, and learn more about the Iowa Catholic Radio Network at https://iowacatholicradio.com/ #ManUp #HeroicFatherhood #CatholicDads #Fatherhood #CatholicFatherhood #CatholicMen #IowaCatholicRadio #CatholicPodcast #FaithAndFamily #RaisingKids #CatholicFamily #Grandfather #CatholicRadio #Catholic Listen Live · Program Schedule · Our StationsLINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Tiktok! More on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! More from Iowa Catholic Radio:Sunday Dive with Katie PatrizioMan Up! with Joe StopulosCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrBe Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid en Español con el P. Fabián MoncadaMaking it Personal with Bishop William JoensenFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleThe Great Men of the Bible with Joe Stopulos Liturgy & DevotionsThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Daily Mass from St. Francis of AssisiThe Daily Mass from St. Pius XThe Daily Mass from St. TheresaSunday Mass from the Basilica of Saint JohnWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Iowa Catholic Radio - Connecting People to Christ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this inspiring episode of It's Time to Man Up, Nikita Koloff welcomes Kevin Johntson, a dedicated Man Camp participant and staff member, to share his remarkable journey of faith, freedom, and personal transformation. Kevin reflects on how discovering Man Camp led him to a deeper relationship with God, lifelong friendships, and a renewed sense of purpose. He opens up about breaking free from a 25-year tobacco addiction, eliminating unhealthy habits, and embarking on a health and wellness journey that resulted in significant weight loss, increased energy, and improved overall well-being. Together, Nikita and Kevin discuss the life-changing impact of Man Camp, the importance of spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical health, and the power of serving others. Kevin also shares stories from his experiences at camp, including witnessing God work in the lives of men from all walks of life. Whether you're seeking encouragement, freedom from unhealthy habits, or a deeper walk with God, this conversation is packed with practical insights and powerful testimony that will challenge and inspire you to become the man God created you to be. For more information about Man Camp and related ministry resources, visit the websites mentioned during the episode.

Jeff Ford leads Man Up and Go, an organization dedicated to ending fatherlessness by championing healthy biblical masculinity — and his story starts with an adoption class he and his wife wandered into back in 2010. That decision led to adopting two kids from Ethiopia and China, a mission trip to Uganda that changed his life, and eventually a full-time calling to disciple men toward what he calls being a "Patros" — an ancient word meaning father, rooted in Paul's words in 1 Corinthians 4:15 about spiritual fathers who pass on wisdom to the next generation. Brian From talks with his old Wheaton College dormmate about his new book, The Way of the Patros, 74 short, three-minute chapters built for the average guy in any town to grow as a man of faith a few minutes at a time. Jeff doesn't shy away from hard data either — citing a stat that the average man has less than one close friend — and makes the case that healthy masculinity requires real vulnerability, brotherhood, and putting faith into action, not just talk. Learn more at manupandgo.org and patros.us, and find The Way of the Patros on Amazon, available for presale through July 28.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Man Up, Joe Stopulos revisits one of the most meaningful conversations he has ever recorded: an interview with his own father, Mike Stopulos, taped during the original Heroic Fatherhood series. Following Mike's recent passing, this episode has become a cherished keepsake, and Joe opens with a heartfelt encouragement to listeners: if you are blessed to still have your parents or grandparents, grab a microphone, sit down with them, and ask them about their lives. Those recordings become priceless. In this first of a two-part conversation, Mike looks back on the two heroic men who modeled fatherhood for him: His father ("Papa") — the son of a Greek immigrant who grew up in poverty, served as a B-17 pilot in World War II, and built and ran movie theaters across the Quad Cities, open 364 days a year. Mike remembers his relentless work ethic, his hopeless optimism, his lack of any prejudice, and above all his total devotion to his wife, which only deepened as she battled Alzheimer's. He lived to 100. His father-in-law, Carl Liebscher ("Gopa") — a steady, God-centered father of eight who moved his entire life from New Braunfels, Texas to Davenport, Iowa simply to make his wife happy. Mike shares two pieces of advice that stuck with him for life: that unless something is keeping your children from getting to heaven, it isn't worth worrying about, and that a heavy load gets much lighter when there are many shoulders to help carry it. Running through both men is the same thread Joe returns to again and again on the show: the servant leader who puts faith first, his wife next, and family at the center of everything. As Joe reflects, his confidence in speaking about fatherhood comes not from being a perfect father himself, but from witnessing three great ones up close. Part two airs next week, when Joe and his father turn to Mike's own approach to fatherhood and how he raised his family. Man Up airs on the Iowa Catholic Radio Network. Learn more and listen at https://IowaCatholicRadio.com/ Support for Man Up is provided by Construction Professionals. Learn more at https://CPCustomHomes.com/ #ManUp #IowaCatholicRadio #CatholicPodcast #HeroicFatherhood #CatholicMen #Fatherhood #FaithAndFamily #ServantLeadership #CatholicDad #CatholicRadio #FathersDay #CatholicFaith Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian MoncadaCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulosSunday Dive with Katie PatrizioThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Mark "Old Ops Guy" Halpern & Danny Boy Reginald on the New York Knicks winning the NBA Championship for the first time in 53 years.

In this Father's Day special of It's Time to Man Up, host Nikita Koloff welcomes longtime friend and guest Robbie Dilmore, known to many as "The Christian Car Guy," for a heartfelt conversation about fatherhood, family, faith, and the lasting impact fathers have on future generations!

In this Father's Day episode, Dr. Bud Marr hosts solo while co-host Bo Bonner travels through Europe, welcoming back an Uncommon Good "all-star": Joe Stopulos, host of the Man Up show on Iowa Catholic Radio. Both shows launched in 2016, and this episode marks an Iowa Catholic Radio mashup centered on one question — what does it mean to live a life well lived in light of eternity? The conversation grows out of Joe's recent loss of his father, who died after a fourteen-week battle with aggressive cancer. Joe shares the beauty found within that suffering: a death surrounded by family, the reception of communion and the sacrament of anointing, and a final afternoon of praying the Rosary and the Chaplet of Divine Mercy at his father's bedside. The discussion turns to the Church's teaching that we should never hasten death, and how that teaching preserved precious conversations, graces, and "teachable moments" that would otherwise have been lost. Highlights and themes include: The witness of service over selfishness — drawing on Joe's father, bookstore owner Lois Brookhart, Father Aquinas, and Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati as everyday and saintly models Bishop Robert Barron's challenge that "your life is not about you" Memento mori and Ben Sasse's reflections on facing mortality Living the joy of the gospel without needing to be a scholar or apologist — the "little way" of St. Thérèse and the humble witness of Blessed Solanus Casey and St. John Henry Newman Balancing vocation, career, and intentional time with children Health span and stewardship of the body — referencing Peter Attia's Outlive — as a way to keep serving others well into old age Tim Carney's Family Unfriendly and resisting the "Instagram" sheen of family life The Uncommon Good is a production of Iowa Catholic Radio, exploring Catholic social teaching for everyday life. Thank you to Imogene Ingredients for helping to underwrite the show — learn more at imogeneingredients.com. Pray with us on air: the Rosary at 4:30 AM, 8:30 AM, 10:00 AM, and 2:57 PM, and the Chaplet of Divine Mercy and Rosary at 8:30 PM. You can also pray the Rosary anytime on the Iowa Catholic Radio app, available 24/7/365, and find upcoming diocesan events on our events page. We covet your time, talent, and treasure — there are opportunities throughout the year to volunteer and support the mission. Learn more at IowaCatholicRadio.com. #TheUncommonGood #IowaCatholicRadio #CatholicPodcast #Catholic #Catholicism #FathersDay #ALifeWellLived #MementoMori #DyingWell #Fatherhood #CatholicMen #ManUpShow #BishopBarron #JoyOfTheGospel #Frassati #SolanusCasey #JohnHenryNewman #CatholicSocialTeaching #FaithAndFamily #EndOfLifeCare #CatholicFaith #LiveInLightOfEternity #Healthspan #Outlive Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian MoncadaCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulosSunday Dive with Katie PatrizioThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Part 2 of Joe Stopulos's Uncommon Good interview with Dr. Bud Maher picks up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where Joe is studying at Marquette University — attending daily Mass during Lent (sometimes before the bar closed), seeking out every Jesuit professor he could find, and slowly beginning to ask why the Church teaches what it teaches. Highlights include: College Faith in the Real World: Joe reflects on attending a 10 p.m. Sunday Mass while most of his friend group wasn't practicing. He describes going to daily Mass every day of Lent in college — including a legendary St. Patrick's Day that started at 5:50 a.m. outside a bar and still included 6:30 a.m. Mass. A perfect encapsulation of where he was spiritually. Meeting His First Protestant at 25: A friendship with a Methodist minister friend forced Joe to actually articulate why Catholics do what they do — confession, the sacraments, all of it. He couldn't answer from Scripture. That sent him to CatholicAnswers.com, and every answer he found only deepened his conviction. Father John Ricardo Changes Everything: Introduced to Iowa Catholic Radio through friend John Leonetti (whom Joe famously told "nobody listens to Catholic radio"), Joe started tuning in to Father Ricardo at 11 a.m. and never stopped. He began burning CDs of Ricardo's talks to hand out. Combined with Jeff Cavins' Bible Timeline study and Scott Hahn's The Lamb's Supper, this launched a roughly 24-month transformation that Joe describes as the turning point of his adult faith. The Origin of Man Up: Joe shares how his early on-air appearances during Iowa Catholic Radio fundraisers eventually led to a standing show — made possible, he says, by the theological confidence and credibility of his original co-host, Father Zach. Now approaching 10 years and 400+ episodes, Man Up remains one of the network's cornerstone programs. Life at the Basilica of Saint John: Joe talks about the thriving parish community at Saint John's Basilica in Des Moines, the pastoral transition from the beloved Father Quinn to Father Trevor Sequin, and why surrounding yourself with friends striving for virtue is one of the three most important decisions a man can make. Saint Thomas Classical Academy: Joe highlights this homeschool hybrid co-op as one of the great gifts of his family's life in Des Moines. A major event is coming up — Bishop Conley will be the keynote speaker on October 20th, focusing on his devotion to Saint John Henry Newman. Don't miss it. Hope for the Future of the Church: Joe closes with optimism — men are returning to the Church, communities are growing, and the Forge Conference is proof. As Joe puts it: if Joe Rogan's going to church, a lot of people are going to church. Next week on Man Up: Joe re-airs a two-part interview he recorded with his father during the Heroic Fatherhood series — a tribute to the man he calls the greatest of his life.

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The Spurs win a tight Game 3 at MSG last night. So, are the Spurs coming back in this series? Mark & Danny Boy break it all down.

After completing the greatest comeback in NBA Finals history, the New York Knicks are one win away from their first championship in 53 years. Mark Halpern & Danny Boy Reginald break down all the big exciting plays from Game 4.

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In one of the most personal episodes of Man Up to date, host Joe Stopulos opens by sharing that his father — the self-described hero of his life — recently passed away after a swift battle with cancer. The interview featured in this episode was recorded on February 6th, the very morning Joe's family received word of his father's diagnosis, making its content — a deep dive into Joe's Catholic upbringing — all the more poignant and powerful. Highlights include: A Cradle Catholic Story: Joe, the fourth of six children, grew up in a large Catholic family in Davenport, Iowa, attending Catholic grade school, high school, and college (Marquette University). He reflects on what it meant to be the "big family" at school and how normalcy around the faith was established early. The Role of the Father: Joe makes a compelling case — backed by statistics — that as the father goes, so goes the family. He shares how watching his dad pray silently at Communion left a lasting impression, and how his father's consistent Mass attendance (never missed a single one) shaped all six Stopulos children, all of whom remain in the faith today. "Peasant Catholicism" and Why It Works: Joe and Dr. Maher discuss the value of consistent, humble faith practice — showing up to Mass, praying before meals, living a Christian life — even without formal Bible study or theological depth. It worked for two thousand years, and Joe's family is living proof. A Gift of Faith: Joe shares that he never seriously doubted his faith, even through adolescence and college. His one missed Mass in eighth grade is still something he remembers. He considered priesthood briefly in grade school but ultimately felt called to marriage — and the story of how he met his wife Kristen (thanks to a last-minute band class and AOL Instant Messenger) is both funny and providential. Looking Ahead: Joe closes by noting this is Part 1 of 2. Upcoming weeks on Man Up will include Part 2 of the Uncommon Good interview, re-aired episodes featuring Joe's father, and eventually Joe's own personal reflection on what his dad meant to him. He also notes the recent passing of Father Aquinas, adding to a season of deep personal loss. This episode is for any man who wants to be a better father, who wonders if showing up is enough, or who is still processing what his own father meant to him.

A recap of Games 1 & 2 of the NBA Finals, where the Knicks took two huge wins back home to MSG. Hosts: Danny Boy Reginald & Mark Halpern

An NBA Finals preview with Mark Halpern & Danny Boy Reginald.

Speakers: ft. David Goggins, Jon Jones, Kobe Bryant, Greg Plitt, and more.In this 20-minute motivational episode, we've gathered impactful speeches from legendary individuals who have forged their paths to success. It serves as a powerful reminder to embrace adversity, overcome obstacles, and remain dedicated to the journey. Be the person who chooses hard work over comfort, discipline over distractions, and perseverance over excuses.Let the insights of these trailblazers ignite your ambition, inspire your daily grind, and guide you toward becoming your best self. No shortcuts, no quick victories-just honest wisdom on what it truly takes to rise and succeed.Instagram - @daily_motivationsorgFacebook- @daily_motivationsorg

True biblical manhood isn't defined by career success — it's forged in the Word of God. On today's edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson talks with David Jeffers, a retired Army Master Sergeant, and author of Man Up! What the Bible Says About Being a Man. Jeffers shares his remarkable journey through divorce, military service, and the loss of his son in combat. He also reflects on how Scripture recalibrated his understanding of godly manhood. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29?v=20251111

Joe Stopulos welcomes longtime friend and fellow Davenport Assumption alum Phil Young to Man Up for an inspiring conversation about endurance, faith, mental strength, and perseverance. Phil recently became the fourth fastest American ever in the 100-mile race, and in this episode he shares: How he evolved from a solid high school runner into one of America's elite ultramarathoners The discipline and mental fortitude required to compete at the highest level How to persevere through pain, setbacks, and self-doubt Why community and accountability matter when building healthy habits The connection between endurance sports and spiritual growth How faith in Christ frees him from tying his identity to performance Lessons men can apply to fitness, fatherhood, business, and prayer life Joe and Phil also discuss overcoming adversity, learning to “do hard things,” and why perseverance matters both physically and spiritually. #ManUpShow #PhilYoung #Ultramarathon #100MileRace #MentalToughness #Fortitude #CatholicMen #ChristianAthlete #JoeStopulos #IowaCatholicRadio #FaithAndFitness #Perseverance #EnduranceRunning #FleetFeet #RunningCommunity #CatholicPodcast #MensMinistry #HeroicVirtue #PhilYoung #Ultramarathon #100MileRace #MentalStrength #EnduranceRunning #FaithAndFitness #CatholicMen #FleetFeet #Perseverance #ManUpShow Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian MoncadaCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulosSunday Dive with Katie PatrizioThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Reaction to the New York Knicks advancing to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999.

Previewing the Eastern Conference Finals matchup between the New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers.

Breaking down the first two Knick victories in the Eastern Conference Finals. Hosted by Mark Halpern & Danny Boy Reginald.

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It's officially Season 10 of PSA: The Mental Health Podcast — and Izzy Baker returns with a powerful solo episode focused on masculinity, emotional intelligence, men's mental health, accountability, vulnerability, and the psychological impact behind one phrase many men have heard their entire lives: “man up.”After nearly eight years of podcasting, content creation, storytelling, difficult conversations, and building a platform centered around healing, growth, and real conversations for men, Izzy reflects on the evolution of PSA: The Mental Health Podcast, the upcoming expansion of Office Hours with Izzy Baker, and why this season feels different spiritually, mentally, emotionally, and creatively. Inspired in part by Kanye West's Graduation era, Season 10 represents growth, identity, purpose, emotional maturity, and fully stepping into who you were called to become without waiting for outside validation. The core conversation of this episode centers around the phrase “man up” and how it continues shaping men psychologically, emotionally, spiritually, and culturally. Izzy reacts to multiple viral conversations surrounding masculinity, emotional suppression, vulnerability, discipline, toxic masculinity, accountability, relationships, depression, emotional burnout, and the pressure many men silently carry every single day. Throughout the episode, difficult but necessary questions are asked: What does “being a man” actually mean? Who taught men what masculinity was supposed to look like? And why are so many men conditioned to suppress emotions instead of processing them in healthy ways?The episode explores how phrases like “man up” can sometimes motivate discipline and accountability while simultaneously reinforcing emotional suppression, shame, hyper-independence, pride, and silence. Izzy discusses the psychological effects of bottling emotions up, the rise in depression and suicide rates among men, therapy avoidance, financial pressure, entrepreneurial stress, emotional isolation, and how generations of men were conditioned to believe vulnerability automatically equals weakness. The conversation also breaks down the difference between emotional discipline and emotional repression, why unresolved emotions eventually surface physically, mentally, spiritually, or relationally, and how many men are silently crashing out while still appearing “strong” to everybody around them.Using conversations inspired by Psychology Today, mental health studies surrounding masculinity and emotional suppression, biblical principles surrounding courage and leadership, and real-life cultural examples, Izzy challenges listeners to rethink what true strength actually looks like. The episode touches on relationships, emotional expectations placed on men, the pressure to always “figure it out,” therapy for men, biblical masculinity, emotional intelligence, resilience, accountability, leadership, and why healing requires honesty before anything else can truly change.This episode is for the man who feels pressure to always stay strong, struggles expressing emotions without feeling weak, has ever been told to “man up,” is navigating depression, leadership pressure, financial stress, emotional burnout, or isolation silently, and wants accountability without becoming emotionally numb in the process. Because sometimes the strongest thing a man can do is finally admit he's human. Listen. Reflect.  And ask yourself: Did “man up” actually make men stronger…or did it simply make men quieter?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/p-s-a-the-mental-health-podcast--5520511/support.TrustBuilder Package